Store and use your weight scale on a solid, flat surface. Stand barefoot on your scale, keeping your weight distributed evenly between both feet. Wear little to no clothing when you weigh yourself.

But building muscle mass should be a core goal for overall health: Resistance training leads to greater bone density, ...

Strength training has boomed in popularity in recent years, especially among women, and experts have been extolling its virtues when it comes to health and longevity for years.